Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a

Details Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a

1989-05-05

1991-05-14

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 24R, 128DIG20, A61H 900

Patent

active

050146815

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for treating a body part by applying an intermittent compression thereto using for this purpose an inflatable sleeve applied to and enclosing the body part and divided into successivley overlapping inflatable cells, pressurized fluid being applied cyclically to successive groups of cells, so as successively to inflate each group while, at the same time, at least partially deflating the preceding group, and ensuring simultaneous deflation of all cells for a minimal time period between successive cycles. The invention also relates to a particular construction of the sleeve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2781041 (1957-02-01), Weinberg
patent: 4013069 (1977-03-01), Hasty
patent: 4156425 (1979-05-01), Arkans
patent: 4338923 (1982-07-01), Gelfor et al.
patent: 4762121 (1988-08-01), Shienfeld

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a , we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for applying intermittent compression to a will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1640568